Plot Structure Structure of a PlotBeginning: how the story starts. Exposition- the writer imparts (tells)
information that is necessary
to understand the story.
Introduces an element of instability;
there is an openness in the story
that is capable of being developed.
Middle: the events of the situation. Elements of instability group themselves
into what we recognize as
a pattern of conflict, or complication.Complication turns into climax when it reaches its level of
highest intensity.
Ending: how the story concludes.
Denouement (outcome) - after the resolution of the conflict,
all the loose ends are tied up
to create closure,
unless
it is a setup for a sequel.
Plot Structure
Structure of a PlotBeginning: how the story starts.
Exposition- the writer imparts (tells)
information that is necessary
to understand the story.
Introduces an element of instability;
there is an openness in the story
that is capable of being developed.
Middle: the events of the situation.
Elements of instability group themselves
into what we recognize as
a pattern of conflict, or complication.Complication turns into climax
when it reaches its level of
highest intensity.
Ending: how the story concludes.
Denouement (outcome) - after the
resolution of the conflict,
all the loose ends are tied up
to create closure,
unless
it is a setup for a sequel.